2025-2026 Things to Know and Do

important information to help you GET READY FOR The 2025-2026 school year

As you work through the list below, know we are here to answer your questions and help make your transition back to school as stress-free as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 734-769-4010.

Family Handbook
Now is the time to familiarize yourself with school policies, programs, and other information about Greenhills in the Student and Family Handbook.
> View the Family Handbook
Athletics Information
Middle School
Fall sports begin the first week of school. If your student is interested in playing, please complete the form linked below to stay in the loop on team updates. Students who sign up for a middle school team will hear from the coach by August 26.
>Middle School Athletic Interest Form
>Middle School Athletic Offerings

Upper School
Fall sports begin on August 11. If your student is interested in playing, please complete the form linked below to stay in the loop on team updates. All students who sign up for a team will be contacted by the coach before that date.
>Upper School Athletic Interest Form
>Upper School Athletic Offerings
>Upper School Coaches Information and Training Plans

Student Physicals Required
All students planning to participate in athletics need to submit a MHSAA Physical Form, dated on or after April 15, 2025. Completed forms are required prior to the first day of practice. Paper submission of forms is strongly discouraged.
1. Download the MHSAA Physical Form
2. Fill in your child’s information and have a physician sign
3. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
4. Upload a scan/photo of the completed and signed form(s) and click Submit
GryphOn and Student Email Access
Parent Guide for Accessing GryphOn for the First Time
GryphOn is Greenhills’ password-protected, web-based student- and parent-portal. If you are new to Greenhills or have never used GryphOn before, please follow the steps in the document linked below to set up your account. New parents received an invite on Tuesday, July 15, and the first step is accepting that invite.
> See the Parent GryphOn Guide

New Students: Email Accounts and GryphOn Access
Email account access instructions were emailed to new parents on Tuesday, July 15. Please share this information with your student and ask them to follow the instructions outlined in the email. After logging into their account, students will find a step-by-step guide for accessing GryphOn. If you did not receive this information or have trouble accessing email or GryphOn, please email techsupport@greenhillsschool.org.
Technology Recommendations and Student Laptop Policy
Greenhills School requires all students to bring a laptop to school every day. One-to-one devices allow us to effectively integrate technology within classes and extracurricular activities within the school building.
> Review the Student Laptop Policy
- 6th–7th Grade Students: All 6th and 7th grade students will be provided with a laptop for the duration of the school year, and families do not need to purchase or provide a laptop of their own.
- 8th–12th Grade Students: All students in grades 8–12 must provide their own device and a Mac or Windows laptop is recommended.
Middle School Device Policy Update
While it has been a longstanding policy for middle schoolers to not have devices during the school day, this policy now includes smartwatches.
Acceptable Use Policy (Completed by Student)
Each year all students must review the Acceptable Use Policy contained within the Student and Family Handbook and sign the agreement form in GryphOn. This is completed by students and parents will not see this form. If you have any issues or questions, please email techsupport@greenhillsschool.org.
1. Read the Acceptable Use Policy linked here
2. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
3. Complete the form(s) and click Submit
Student Courses
Parents and students can now access their course assignments through GryphOn. Please note that the Academic Office will continue balancing sections and making small adjustments, so schedules (i.e. class periods and teachers) will not be published until the week of August 18.
1. Log into GryphOn
2. Parents click Your Child's Name (click Children if there are multiple students enrolled, and select the individual child's name) from the main menu.
  Students click "My Day"
3. Click the "Course Requests" tab
The right side of the screen will show you/your child's course enrollment. To see the course description, click on the arrow next to the grade level on the left to expand the course list, then click on the course name to open the description.
> Log into GryphOn
Book Ordering Information
Greenhills hosts an online bookstore through BNC K-12, part of MBS Direct, to make ordering books convenient and fast for parents. The course catalog is linked to your student's assigned materials so you know you're getting the right course materials, and most orders are shipped within 24 hours.

Free Shipping July 21–27, Authentication Code Required
The bookstore will open on July 21. All BNC K-12 orders $99 and up placed July 21 through 27 qualify for free shipping. An authentication code is now required to purchase course materials and to access digital materials. When prompted, please enter code: greenhills.

Note About Digital Book Options
Many courses offer options for hard copy books, digital books, or a combination of both. Unless otherwise noted, only one option is required for each class. Families may choose between any of the format options available for their classes, unless noted in MBS that the physical textbook is required or the digital version is preferred.
> More information
> Order books through BNC K-12
Calendar, Daily Schedule, and Major Dates
The calendar can be accessed from the Greenhills website and the GryphOn portal, and it includes events, activities, athletic schedules, performances, and more. This is a dynamic calendar, and changes and/or new events may be added throughout the course of the school year. Links are available to subscribe to calendars so they will sync to your phone and/or computer’s calendar app.
> Website calendar (greenhillsschool.org/calendar)
> Major dates list
> Daily schedule
Class Retreats
Early in the school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in a longstanding Greenhills tradition: class retreats. These off-campus overnight and day trips are designed to create unity among classmates. Please save the date below for your child and look for detailed information about each trip, including destination, duration, and cost, in late August.
- Middle School Class Retreats: September 19 ($55)
- Upper School Class Retreats: September 18–19
  Below are anticipated costs. Final costs will be communicated by grade deans at the beginning of the school year.
  - 9th Grade: up to $350
  - 10th Grade: up to $250
  - 11th Grade: up to $200
  - 12th Grade: up to $450
Classroom Materials Lists
Middle School
Middle school teachers have prepared lists of materials students will use throughout the school year, which they should have on the first day of school.
> 6th Grade Materials List
> 7th Grade Materials List
> 8th Grade Materials List

Upper School
Individual teachers will inform upper school students of required supplies for their respective classes.
Medical History and Allergy Information
Please share if your child has any allergies, including food allergies, or medical history that the school should know about. For any allergies and/or medical needs that require medication to be distributed while at Greenhills, the Medication Authorization form must also be completed. If your child has an Allergy or Medical Action Plan, please email those to healthservices@greenhillsschool.org.
1. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
2. Complete the form and click Submit
Medication Authorization
Prescription Medication
Michigan law requires a physician’s written order, along with the parent/guardian signature of authorization, for administration of all prescribed medications, including EpiPens and inhalers. A new form must be provided each year.
1. Download the Medication Authorization form
2. Fill in your child’s information (a physician signature is required for prescription medication)
3. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
4. Upload a scan/photo of the completed and signed form(s) and click Submit
Non-Prescription Medication
For non-prescription drugs used on an occasional basis, such as Benadryl or ibuprofen, only a parent/guardian signature of authorization is required. If you would like to send over-the-counter medications that Greenhills doesn't supply (Claritin, Dayquil, etc.) for your child please email healthservices@greenhillsschool.org. The list of medications supplied by Greenhills is on the form in GryphOn.
1. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
2. Complete the Non-Prescription Medication Form in GryphOn and click submit.
Email Greenhills Health Services at healthservices@greenhillsschool.org with any questions.
Student Dietary Preferences
If your student has special dietary preferences (kosher, halal, vegetarian, vegan, etc.), please share these with Greenhills health services by emailing healthservices@greenhillsschool.org. This information will also be shared with our lunch service partner Plum Market. For food allergies, please complete the Medical History and Allergy Information form in GryphOn.
New Families: Immunization Records
Before a child can enroll in a new school district in Michigan, parents or guardians are required to produce documentation that confirms their child has either received the school-required immunizations or has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations and is awaiting receipt of subsequent doses to be administered at appropriate intervals. If you are new to Greenhills, please submit your child's immunization records in GryphOn.
>View List of Required Immunizations
1. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
2. Upload a photo/scan of your student’s immunization history records/cards and click Submit
See the Student and Family Handbook for more information about immunization requirements. Email Greenhills Health Services at healthservices@greenhillsschool.org with any questions.
New Families: Orientations and Summer Gatherings
Greenhills will host several events later this summer to welcome our new families and help them feel prepared for the upcoming school year. More information about the events below has been or will be communicated to new families directly.
- New Parent Social: August 27, 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Greenhills School
- 6th Grade Orientation for Students: August 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- 7th/8th Grade Orientation for Students: August 28, 10:30am–12:00pm
- 9th Grade Orientation for Students: August 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
After School at Greenhills
The After School Group (ASG) runs after every school day from 3:30pm to 6:00pm for a flat fee of $9 per day. Students can work on homework, socialize, enjoy quiet time, listen to music, participate in outside activities, and more. All middle school students staying past 3:45pm are required to sign into ASG.
> Learn more about ASG
Transportation
Bus Transportation Options
Several convenient bus transportation options are available to Greenhills families:
- Greenhills-Provided Morning Bus: Serves families in Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, and surrounding communities.
- Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS): Morning and afternoon bus service available for families living within AAPS boundaries.
- Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) “The Ride”: Two public bus routes with pick up and drop off near Greenhills.
For details on routes, fees, registration, and more, please refer to the document below.
> Bus Transportation Information

New: 10th Graders Asked Not to Drive to Campus
To help alleviate traffic congestion and manage limited parking, we are requesting 10th graders not to drive to campus. Parking privileges will be reserved for juniors and seniors only.
Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and Traffic Patterns
Students may arrive as early as 7:00am and wait in the All-School Forum until the building is fully open at 7:45am, at which time they will be permitted to enter the building and prepare for their day in their assigned grade forums.

Students should have enough time to prepare and begin class, we recommend that students arrive at Greenhills at least 20 minutes prior to the start of school. Traffic is heaviest in the 15 minutes prior to the start of school, and arriving earlier will help avoid congestion.
> Additional Information and Traffic Flow Map
Greenhills Parent Organization (GPO)
All parents are automatically members of the Greenhills Parent Organization (GPO). This year's GPO grade reps are linked below, and they will contact you regarding opportunities to connect, engage, and volunteer throughout the year. Please feel free to reach out to your grade rep with any questions about GPO or Greenhills.
> Learn more about GPO leadership

GPO Leadership Opportunities
The GPO seeks to fill openings for a sixth grade rep and several event chairs. Please complete this interest form if you would like to volunteer for one of these positions.
Take a Deep Breath
We know this list might feel a bit overwhelming, and we're here to help. Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@greenhillsschool.org or 734-769-4010 if you have any questions or need clarification.